Why is clay based soil important for mason bees? Well, mason bees seal their nesting chamber with clay based soil. You may notice a mud wall on the end of the mason bee tubes, behind this mud wall is actually a series of mud wall chambers each containing a mason bee larva.
Not sure if you have clay based soil? Our 'mud boxes' can help! Our mud boxes are designed so you can store water in the container. The capillary cloth connects the water in the container to the clay sitting on top. The capillary cloth slowly wicks water onto your clay, providing the perfect texture for the mason bees.
Includes Mud Box, Capillary cloth and 8 ounces of natural river bank clay.